CashmerevsDr. Rudi

Cashmere and Dr. Rudi are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Cashmere

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7.7–9.1%

Beta acid

3.3–7.1%

Total oil

1.2–1.4 mL

United States

Dr. Rudi

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

10–12%

Beta acid

7–8.5%

Total oil

1.3–1.6 mL

New Zealand

Key differences

When to pick Cashmere

  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
  • Richer, more complex aroma profile

When to pick Dr. Rudi

  • Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness

Aroma profile and use

Shared aromas

Lemongrass

Only in Cashmere

FruityLemonLimePeachMelonCoconutCandyHerbal

Only in Dr. Rudi

ResinPine

Property

PropertyCashmereDr. Rudi
Alpha acid7.7–9.1%10–12%
Beta acid3.3–7.1%7–8.5%
Co-humulone22–24%36–39%
Total oil1.2–1.4 mL1.3–1.6 mL
Myrcene39–42%28–30%
Humulene26–29%33–34%
Caryophyllene11–13%9–11%
Farnesene0–1%0–1%
OriginUnited StatesNew Zealand
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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